I didn’t think anything negative by your take. I was just curious as I value your perspective. I also know that you have been nothing but respectful of me and my intentions. Your grace has been refreshing.

That might be me. Sorry if it seems like gaslighting. Appreciate your perspective.

Interested in your take. I've found many not willing to do the exegetical work to understand ancient texts, which causes damage. Are you referring to their dismissing texts or misinterpreting them? My theological convictions might be errored but they come from my best effort to understand the text.

One berry would be an impossibility.

Thank you for sharing. My heart goes out to you and your family.

One of my favorite stories of all time!

I used to have a presence somewhere, but I think it or I became something else.

He cowrote that with Randy Stonehill. Stonehill’s version is my favorite.

Mouth glowing?

That's a great point, and I've also become aware of how mental health issues impact responses and a need to be gracious to people in some manner.